China Daily has reaffirmed commitment to promoting a more positive and accurate portrayal of Africa-China relations to combat negative stereotypes that have suffused international discourse.
The media organisation stated this during a courtesy visit by delegates drawn from a think tank and Media agencies representatives from various African countries and International Department Central Committee of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) in Beijing.
Mr Sun Shangwu, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China Daily, emphasised the importance of addressing misconceptions surrounding the connections between Africa and China.
Highlighting the need for a balanced narrative that showcases the mutual respect and collaboration between the two nations, Sun said, “It is essential to highlight shared achievements and prospects to dispel baseless stereotypes that hinder our partnership.”
He also noted that China Daily has regional offices in Africa and would collaborate with African news agencies to produce content such as articles, interviews, and multimedia projects that highlight the positive impacts of cooperation between China and African nations.
These projects, he said, would cover various areas like joint technological ventures, infrastructure development, trade partnerships, and cultural exchanges to demonstrate the depth of engagement between the two regions.
“We believe that this approach will amplify African voices and perspectives in discussions about the relationship and include authentic narratives from Africa to avoid misrepresentation,” he said.
NAN reports that Chen Zhiming, Song Ping, Yang Fang, Li Changxiang, and Shao Xinying of CHINADAILY also gave significant contribution to the advancement of Africa-China relations through their respective roles and efforts.(NAN)
